A Gulf Coast Mom’s Guide to Breastfeeding by GCBC

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Breastfeeding on the Coast

local help

Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center

what they offer

Services

moms vote

Favorite pumps

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Essentials

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Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center

Maranda Nybo, IBCLC has been in the birth and breastfeeding circle for over 24 years.  She got her start in lactation as a La Leche League Leader and her passion for birth led her to become a doula as well. 

She joined WIC at the Health Department as a peer counselor and became a lactation counselor shortly after. After close to 10 years, Maranda decided to start her journey in order to become an IBCLC. She completed the process in 2010 and sat for the exam in 2011.

After passing, she was the first non-RN IBCLC to be hired at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.  She worked for Memorial for 8 years with new moms, babies, and also with NICU moms and babies.  After leaving the hospital setting in 2021, she joined Stephanie Gable at Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center LLC. 

In 2023 Stephanie retired and “gifted” the business to Maranda Nybo as the sole owner and operator. Needless to say, Maranda is currently the proud owner of GCBC where she teaches Childbirth and Breastfeeding classes along with new parenting classes.  She also helps mom reach their breastfeeding goals without judgment.

what they offer

Services at GCBC

Here are some of the services you can find at GCBC:

• Prenatal custom breastfeeding classes

• Postpartum location services

• Prenatal Childbirth Classes geared towards informed consent information

• Free weekly support group called MILC League. You can find a full list of events here!

“We pride ourselves on being a non judgment space. You can truly ask any questions and nothing is off limits to discuss.  The number one tip I share is as a parent lesion to your instincts! You are your baby's advocate and know your baby more than anyone else.” 

We are huge advocates of Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center and thousands of local mamas feel the same! She truly cares about you, your family, your goals, and your emotions! If breastfeeding is your goal, let us encourage you to get in touch with GCBC today!

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Favorite Breast Pumps

We asked over 50 local moms which breast pump was there favorite and why! We also included the top breastfeeding essentials that our nursing moms said they loved most!

Here are the results:

8 pumps · ranked by local moms

SPECTRA1 and Spectra 2

#1 pick from local moms

Momcozy s12 PRO and Momcozy s9

#2 pick from local moms

Elvie

#3 pick from local moms

Lansinoh

#4 pick from local moms

Medela Sonata

#5 pick from local moms

Motif Luna

#6 pick from local moms

Willow

#7 pick from local moms

Baby Buddha

#8 pick from local moms

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Breastfeeding Essentials

Breastfeeding Essentials according to local moms:

Haaka

Nursing + Pumping Bras

Amazon Brand

Blanqi

Momcozy

Hand Pump

Medela

Lansinoh

Breastfeeding Self Care

Frida MOM

Nipple Balm

Heat Pads

Supplements

Milky Mama

Body Armor

Legendairy Milk

If you have another recommendation you love, please send it our way so we can include it here!

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